AIAG CEO Headlines CES Panel on Supply Chain Resilience

CES 2025 Panel: "From Risk to Resilience: Supply Chain Playbook for Innovators"
When: January 8, 2025 | Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, N258

AIAG’s CEO, Matt Pohlman, took center stage at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 as part of a dynamic panel discussing strategies for building resilient supply chains in an increasingly complex global landscape. Alongside industry leaders from Athinia, Merck KGaA, MediaTek, the Federal Maritime Commission and the European Innovation Council, Pohlman shared AIAG’s innovative approaches to navigating challenges and embracing collaboration.

Key Highlights:

• Proactivity Over Reactivity: “Resilience is about creating an environment that is proactive, not reactive,” Pohlman emphasized. He called for the industry to anticipate risks and disruptions rather than merely responding to them.
• Radical Collaboration with Data: Highlighting AIAG’s partnership with Catena-X, Pohlman introduced a groundbreaking initiative to create a standardized, global data network. “The real game-changer in supply chain? Collaboration on data—not just 1:1, but across the entire chain,” he explained.
• Forced Labor Due Diligence: Pohlman detailed AIAG’s recent success in uniting six major OEMs and four technology providers to establish a unified approach to forced labor due diligence, providing a clear path for suppliers to proactively safeguard the industry and uphold human rights.

Why This Matters:
Supply chain disruptions—from natural disasters to geopolitical tensions—continue to challenge the automotive industry. AIAG is leading the charge with solutions that enable organizations to better understand their full value streams, improve visibility, and adapt with agility.

Pohlman also underscored the importance of aligning on shared standards and leveraging emerging technologies like AI-driven data analytics to navigate future risks effectively.

What’s Next:
As AIAG continues its legacy of impactful industry standards in Quality, Supply Chain and Corporate Responsibility, expect further innovations that not only address immediate challenges but set the stage for long-term sustainability and resilience. From tools like the Forced Labor Due Diligence Program to the upcoming CQI-34 Software Assurance Approval Process, AIAG is driving the industry forward with cutting-edge solutions built "for the industry, by the industry."

For more insights from the CES panel and updates on AIAG’s initiatives, visit AIAG’s website.